Unlike its predecessor and many later entries, NFS II SE is notable for its , focusing entirely on pure racing against computer or human opponents.
: Added support for 3dfx Glide hardware acceleration, which enabled significantly improved visual effects, better performance, and transparent weather elements like rain. Gameplay & Driving Mechanics need-for-speed-2-se-game
: Introduced a "Wild" racing style for more aggressive physics, alongside mirrored and reverse track options for all courses. Unlike its predecessor and many later entries, NFS